Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory
Unlocking Opportunities Through Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise
We have successfully executed high-profile M&A assignments across diverse sectors, including power, banking, construction, IT, and oil & gas. Our transactions range from multi-million-dollar deals to mid-size and smaller transactions, M&A expertise includes:
Strategic Transaction Management – Ensuring smooth execution with deep industry insight.
Accurate Valuation Development – Providing professional, reliable valuation analysis.
Senior-Level Advisory – Offering hands-on guidance from experienced leadership.
Investor Access – Connecting clients with a broad network of institutional and high-net-worth investors.
At Bridge Factor, we redefine the landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions with precision and expertise. Our track record speaks volumes, encompassing a diverse array of sectorsincluding power, banking, construction, Information Technology, and oil & gas. We navigate both the public and private spheres, handling transactions of varying scales and complexities. From multimillion-dollar endeavors to mid-size and smaller transactions, our commitment remains unwavering.
At Bridge Factor, we don’t just facilitate transactions; we orchestrate transformative journeys, empowering businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Experience the difference with Bridge Factor and unlock new horizons of growth and prosperity.
Strategic Insight
Tailored strategies for sustainable growth and enhanced market positioning.
Target Identification
Prime targets, key connections, and heightened competitiveness through market intelligence.
Expert Valuation
Thorough analysis ensures comprehensive risk assessment and synergy evaluation for informed decisions.
Transaction Execution:
Seamless navigation through complexities, ensuring optimal outcomes and deal success.
Post-Merger Integration:
Streamlined processes, risk mitigation, and synergistic opportunities for sustained growth and success
Transactions History
Pakistan International Airlines – Privatisation
Buy side advisory to one of the bidders (consortium of Fly Jinnah & Air Arabia) for acquisition of majority stake & management control of PIA. While the transaction remains un-concluded and currently proceeding to a fresh bidding process.
Buy side advisory to one of the bidders
Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum
Advised the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum on the valuation of a container terminal at Karachi Port Trust (KPT). Services included the development of a detailed financial model and preparation of a comprehensive valuation report to support the transaction.
Advised the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook
Asscoiated Techologies Limited (ATL) – Telecom Towers
Sell-side advisory for an equity raise to expand ATL's telecom tower portfolio from approximately 1,000 to 2,250 towers. The engagement included conducting a thorough valuation exercise and developing a detailed financial model to support investor discussions and maximize capital raise outcomes.
Sell-side advisory for an equity raise to expand ATL's telecom
Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL)
Acted as sell-side financial advisor to Dawood Lawrencepur Limited for the divestment of its 75% equity stake in Tenaga Generasi Limited (TGL), a 50 MW operational wind power project. Responsibilities included conducting a comprehensive valuation, preparing marketing materials, managing investor outreach, and overseeing the competitive bidding process through to final negotiations.
Acted as sell-side financial advisor to Dawood Lawrencepur
Our Team
Mr. Akbar Bilgrami
Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
abilgrami@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Ahmad Khan
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
orporate finance, M&A advisory, capital raising & restructuring and privatizations
Ahmad is an experienced investment banker with more than 22 years of professional experience in corporate finance, privatizations, M&A advisory and management consulting. He has actively closed/worked on advisory mandates worth USD 7 billion. His experience in privatization sector spans on last 15 years where he worked on nearly USD 4 billion mandates which includes both sell side and buy side advisory. Ahmed has been instrumental in obtaining recognitions and accolades from reputed accreditation organizations including Euromoney, Bloomberg, Thomson, Factset, The Banker and CFA Association of Pakistan. Ahmad is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
ahmad.khan@bridgefactor.com
